Electrical Engineer

Kids for the Future; Lavonia (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Kids for the Future is seeking an experienced Electrical Test Technician to join our quality team. This role will install, maintain, and troubleshoot transformer test equipment, and perform electrical, insulation, and accuracy testing while documenting results.

You will lead improvements to testing procedures, apply lean manufacturing principles, and support engineering with root-cause analysis and data capture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• Minimum five years in a similar transformer testing environment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Strong problem analysis and resolution skills.
• Safety-focused and able to work under tight schedules.

Responsibilities

• Electrical testing of transformers.
• Insulation testing of transformers.
• Accuracy testing of transformers.
• Improve testing procedures.
• Create and amend working procedures for testing processes.
• Institute lean manufacturing principles.
• Resolve testing issues and interpret results.
• Capture test data into formal reports.
• Oversee quality of products in the test department.
• Perform regular PM maintenance.
• Root-cause analysis with engineering.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals for maintenance.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Manual dexterity

Lifting up to 50 pounds

Problem solving

Team player

Safety oriented

Motivate employees

Project execution

Education

Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering

Job description

• Base Pay $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 / Year
• Job Category Staff
• Employee Type FT Exempt
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree

Contact information

• Phone [phone]

SUMMARY

Reporting to the Director of Quality, this position is responsible in performing highly diversified duties to install, maintain, and troubleshoot the test department equipment.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Electrical testing of transformers.
2. Insulation testing of transformers.
3. Accuracy testing of transformers.
4. Improve testing procedures.
5. Create and Amend Working Procedures for the testing processes
6. Institute lean manufacturing principles
7. Resolve testing issues and interpret results.
8. Capture test data into formal reports
9. Oversee the quality of the products flowing through the test department
10. Perform regular PM maintenance.
11. Root cause analysis of product issues in close cooperation with engineering.
12. Read and interpret equipment manuals to perform required maintenance and service to equipment
13. Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and make adjustments.
14. Detect faulty operations and defective material, and report any unusual situations to the Quality and Engineering
15. Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.
16. Comply with governing standards for test and product performance including all relevant IEEE, IEC, ISO, and CSA standards.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Make sure all spare parts for the critical equipment are stored in an assigned area.
2. Ensure all processes are documented according to company and ISO standards.
3. Responsible for designing and commissioning of new test equipment.
4. Assist Engineering with projects.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

1. The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
2. Manual dexterity required for operating machinery.
3. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds required.
4. At least five years’ work experience in a similar environment to an instrument transformer factory.
5. Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering
6. Strong problem analysis and resolution skills
7. Good capability to understand the application of transformer test equipment
8. Good knowledge of electrical engineering basics
9. Safety focused
10. Ability to motivate employees to go the extra mile.
11. Ability to work under tight schedules and drive projects with high speed.
12. Ability to work well as a team member and positively influence results from operations not under his direct control.